Hot, Hot, Hot - Be Careful
Heat illness can strike any walker. We are getting our first heat wave and I’m supposed to walk a tough, hilly half marathon on Sunday. I plan to take it slow and stay aware of the signs of heat exhaustion. The best medicine is to get to a cool area and drink salt-replacing sports drink such as Gatorade or Powerade at the first signs of dizziness, light-headedness, headache or nausea. But if your symptoms continue, get to a hospital as heat stroke can develop and it can be fatal.
How to Treat Heat Emergencies
I don’t think any workout or race is worth a trip to the emergency room, and I would rather face the embarrassment of dropping out rather the embarrassment of an ambulance ride.
Before You Walk in Hot Weather
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